Here are a few photos from my spotting session on a trip to Sydney a few weeks ago. These were all taken from the International Terminal observation deck.
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First up Qantas 747-438 VH-OJS is seen landing on runway 16R after a flight from Johannesburg. This aircraft wears a special livery for the Socceroos which will most likely be replaced in the coming weeks for a Wallabies livery with the Rugby World Cup coming up this year.
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Next up is another special livery, this one for Telstra Next G is seen on Jestar A320 VH-VQN, this livery is about a month old.
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Qantas Boeing 747-438ER VH-OEH, 'Hervey Bay' is seen pushing back from the gate for a long flight to San Francisco. This aircraft is one of six 747-400ERs made all of which fly with Qantas.
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OEH at the beginning of it's takeoff roll on runway 16R
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United Boeing 747-451 N105UA is seen getting towed to it's gate after a day on the ground at Sydney.
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Next Qantas Boeing 767-338 VH-OGU 'Byron Bay' is seen landing on runway 16R.
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Boeing 747-438 VH-OJP 'Albury' is seen pushing back for a flight to Los Angles as QF11. This flight is usually operated by an A380 but due to restrictions at the time only 747s were allowed to operate it.
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Virgin Blue 737-7Q8 VH-VBH 'Spirit of Salty' is seen arriving on Runway 16R.
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Qantas A330-200 VH-EBL 'Whitsundays' is seen in Oneworld livery getting towed over to the Jetbase. The aircraft was later sighted in the Jet wash.
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Last of all it is Jetstar A330-200 VH-EBB. This aircraft was originally delivered to Qantas for domestic operations before being transferred to Jetstar for long haul operations.
More plane spotting pictures shortly.